ARX Robotics unveils AI OS that transforms military vehicles into autonomous units

On Wednesday, Munich-based ARX Robotics, a defence tech startup, announced ARX Mithra OS. This independent AI-based operating system can transform all military vehicles into intelligent, interconnected autonomous units.

“The increased willingness for military spending after the Russian invasion is wearing off, states are setting different priorities or running out of budget. Therefore, it will be key to not only invest in new technologies but to update existing material and adapt it to modern warfare. This is the only way to ensure robust defense capabilities for our armed forces”, says Lieutenant General (Ret.) Frank Leidenberger, CEO of BWI, the federal government-owned IT service provider and digitalisation partner of the German Armed Forces.

ARX Mithra OS: What does it offer?

The OS enables armed forces to operate efficiently and transform existing vehicle fleets into digitally connected intelligent units, with integration across different vehicle types, turning them into optional unmanned and autonomous systems.

With digital connectivity and flexible integration, ARX Mithra OS supports both manned-unmanned and unmanned-unmanned teaming for enhanced operational capability.

The ARX Autonomy Kit helps armed forces quickly and affordably upgrade their vehicle fleets into smart, digitally capable units.

It can be easily added to different types of vehicles and supports over-the-air updates for added flexibility.

Mithra OS boosts operational performance, reduces the need for personnel, and increases troop safety by facilitating unmanned and accurate missions.

ARX Robotics: Defence tech startup

Founded by Marc Wietfeld, Stefan Roebel, and Maximilian Wied, ARX Robotics is a venture capital-financed startup in the field of defence tech.

The dual-use robotics company develops autonomous unmanned ground systems with scalable hardware components and software architectures.

ARX systems are currently being deployed, procured, or tested by seven  European armed forces in the areas of reconnaissance, surveillance, transportation, CASEVAC, training, and simulation.

“The battlefield of the future is digital and will increasingly rely on unmanned systems. Yet, European armies continue to procure analog systems and vehicles as they have for decades—systems that will remain in service for many years to come. While technology and warfare have evolved, our fleets have not. To lead our armed forces into this new era, adaptability, and modernisation are the only viable paths forward, as replacing entire fleets is both impossible and unaffordable”, says Marc Wietfeld, founder and CEO of Arx Robotics. 

“We have achieved this with our software-enabled hardware and our Mithra operating system, designed for both unmanned systems and existing military fleets, bridging the gap between the old world and the new, future-ready one,” he adds.